Low Miles, Last Body Style, 4x4, V8, Automatic, A/c, Sunroof, Clean, Lifted on 2040-cars

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1992 Ford Bronco Custom. V8 (5.0/302), 4X4, Automatic w/ Overdrive, Cold Air conditioning, Power Steering, Power Brakes (rear ABS), Lift Kit, Sun Roof. Brand New Carpet, Seat Covers, & Floor Mats.

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This is a 1992 Ford bronco in fairly nice overall condition. It has 99,019 original miles (average of less than 5,000 miles per year over its 22 year life). This is the first year for the last generation (body style) of broncos and they are getting harder to find in reasonable condition. If you have been searching for one of these and have already looked at a few in person you will probably agree that this one is in better shape than many you are likely to find. It is not perfect but it compares well to most. This Bronco also has possibly the most important thing when buying a used vehicle.. plenty of life left in it. With less than 100,000 miles, it has less miles than most vehicles 10 years newer. It has also had a lot of new parts, time, and money put into it recently and it runs and drives well.

You are welcome and encouraged to come check the truck out in person before bidding but I realize that isn't practical for most people so I am more than happy to answer any questions. If your question requires more than a short answer, please also include your phone number and I will do my best to call you. I want you to know what you are getting and be happy when you get it and even though I have written a fairly thorough description, something that is important to you may not be included here so please ask all questions before bidding.

Highlights:

Cold A/C (heat and defrost work also). Absolutely pristine Brand New Carpet, Floor Mats, & Front Seat Covers. Magnaflow Exhaust (cat-back system). Brand new Headlight Lenses and bulbs as well as all front turn signal & marker bulbs replaced. Brand New Off Road Lights. Brand new Drag Link and Front End Alignment. Ball Joints Replaced. Radiator hoses–Coolant–Thermostat replaced. Spark Plugs and Ignition Rotor Replaced. Throttle Position Sensor & Idle Air Control Solenoid Replaced. Rear Differential Rebuilt/Replaced. Throttle Body Spacer and K&N Air Filter. Tubular side steps. Front Push Bar/Brush Guard. Aftermarket Wheel Flares. Centerline Wheels. Complete Lift Kit. Amazing Stereo/MP3 CD player with Pioneer Deck – 4 Alpine speakers – 600 watt Kenwood Amp and 15” Orion Subwoofer. Sun Roof. Tires Just Balanced. Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch. Power rear window works with both dash and tailgate key switch. All gauges and dash lights including 4x4 indicators work.

I paid to have a history report for this bronco before I put it on ebay so that I would know the same history as any bidders who checked into it & not be embarrassed by any surprises. I believed this bronco to have a clean history with no major accidents and the history report confirms it. It has spent its life in rust free areas and only had one minor accident reported with damage to the front end 13 years ago. The report has a damage ranking system with this damage being categorized on the low end of the scale. Both categories of “minor” and “moderate” include damage to the front bumper and based on what I see, I believe that to be the extent of the damage. The front bumper has good chrome that shines up well and may even be the original. The bumper does have some scuffing in the front center but nothing that I would even consider a dent. The main reason why I believe the accident caused virtually no damage is because these Broncos were constructed with accordion shaped extensions to the frame where the bumper attaches that were designed as “crumple zones” to absorb frontal impact. They appear to be perfect on this truck (I have pictures) with no damage or evidence of new ones being welded on and the bumper sits straight on the truck. I also believe this bronco to be virtually rust free. The only real rust I have noticed is on the inside of what would be the “door jamb” of the tailgate area at the bottom of the tailgate. It's a small area and you cant see it without looking for it. Its at the bottom where the outer tailgate skin folds under and wraps around the inside of the tailgate. It is not rusted through, crusty, or bubbled, just surface rust (see pic). The underneath of this truck is immaculate and the factory paint and metal treatments are clean and easy to see. That should also give some indication as to whether or not is has any rust problems. The aftermarket wheel flares were on the truck when I got it and I have not taken them off but I definitely don't think they are hiding any rust on the wheel lips. I have detailed and painted the axles, frame rails, steering components, and wheel wells with satin black but I did think to take a picture of the inside of a couple of the wheel well lips from inside the wheel well before I painted just to show they were rust free (see pic).

The body and paint aren't perfect but still compare well to most 22 year old trucks (especially 4x4's). The pictures tell more than I can describe here so please look closely at them and judge for yourself. I am somewhat picky though and I will tell you that it does have some dings and scratches but because its white it does a great job of hiding the imperfections. The only thing larger than a “ding” that catches your eye is towards the top of the passenger side front fender above the wheel (there is a picture of the dent up close). The bronco appears to have been repainted once several years ago (its not fresh new paint). I can tell it was not a high end paint job based mostly on the fact that it had some white overspray that bugged me on areas like the black trim around the windows and that the build sticker from the drivers door jamb is gone (I assume they probably got paint on it and then foolishly removed it). I have carefully removed 99% of any overspray and the VIN plate that is riveted to the front of the dash is still intact and easy to see through the windshield. It is a factory white truck though so you won't have problems with stone chips revealing an entirely different color underneath. I'm probably being overly critical of the paint and body, especially considering i'm trying to sell it. But as I said, I want you to know what you are getting and be happy when you get it. The best way to sum up how it looks it this.... I am truly surprised at how many compliments and thumbs up the bronco gets. Other people don't notice the imperfections, they just seem to really like it. The imperfections are mostly things that only a picky owner (like me) would notice when they are up close and looking for flaws. Again, look at the pictures and judge for yourself. If you happen to notice that the bronco is a “custom” (base model) but has bronco “LX” emblems on the fenders, that is because one of the emblems needed replacing and I could not find any that said “custom” but was able to find a clean pair that said “LX” so I replaced both to match.

As far as mechanics go, I believe the engine to be stock and untouched internally just as it came from the factory. It has an aftermarket throttle body spacer and a K&N air filter. The engine is still strong and smooth, doesn't smoke or use oil and the oil stays clean. It has a small oil leak that I believe to be the rear main seal but may just be the oil pan. Sometimes it doesn't leak at all and sometimes it will leave a couple small drops on the ground. The undercarriage, underside of the engine, and under the hood are very clean. The engine bay has been wiped down and cleaned with some simple green and a wet rag but hasn't been overly detailed. I wanted people to be able to see that the engine bay looks as clean as it should for the low mileage it has without trying to “over sell” it with a bunch of shiny greasy spray that will make dirt stick to it and look worse after you buy. The engine has brand new spark plugs and ignition rotor, and in January 2014 it had the upper and lower radiator hoses, thermostat, and coolant replaced. It also has had the idle air control solenoid replaced and has a brand new throttle position sensor. It has a high capacity battery and can sit for a week without driving and then start right up with no problems. I haven't had the truck for very long and I have probably only put around 500 miles on it but I have driven it enough to feel fairly confident that it is mechanically sound and dependable. Just last week I drove it for about an hour at highway speeds and then sat with it idling for about 20 minutes. The truck ran and drove great the whole time and stayed well below the half way point on the temperature gauge while it was idling. I don't think you will have to worry about something breaking or having to spend any major money on this truck any time in the near future. Besides the fact that this truck has less than 100,000 miles on it, a lot of the high dollar trouble areas that can wear out or fail have already been addressed and replaced so you probably wont have to worry about them. The Rear end (differential) was rebuilt/replaced in 2009 at 73,000 miles (used unit) and front u joint replaced at the same time (I have the rear end receipt from previous owner). The previous owner thought that it had a limited slip/posi-trac rear end but I tend to think its actually an open type differential. It has a 3.55 gear ratio. I was told by the previous owner that the transmission had been rebuilt too. He could not find the receipt but I tend to believe him that it was done. I can see that the transmission is cleaner than the transfer case where they mate together and it looks like a non OEM type gasket material between the two where they mate. This seems to indicate that the transmission has been removed and reinstalled and there's really no reason why it would have been out unless it was to be rebuilt. The transmission fluid is bright red and very clean. The fuel pump and filter were replaced in January 2013 (have receipt). The rear u joint was replaced in 2012 (have receipt). The front end ball joints and axle seals were replaced in December 2012 (have receipt). This would also mean that the locking hubs and bearings were removed/accessible at the time to be able to get to the ball joints and axle seals so I assume they were all greased and inspected as well. It has a Magnaflow Exhaust system that has a deep aggressive tone at idle but is not obnoxiously loud going down the road. It has the single factory pipe going into the muffler after the catalytic converter and then dual exhaust with polished tips out the back. The history report shows that the truck was registered in Wyoming for several years but I have receipts for work done to the truck in Arizona for some of that same time so it may have been registered there and lived here or used to commute back and forth.

One of the main things that should separate this bronco from a lot of other 22 year old vehicles (especially lifted 4x4's) is that it drives straight and true without a lot of steering wander. The steering on this truck is very tight for its age due to many new components like the ball joints and a very recent alignment including caster adjustment, replacement of one of the caster cams, and a brand new drag link being installed (have receipts). The front axle is Fords “twin traction beam” independent type and the pivot bushings for the independent halves were also replaced in January 2014. The lift kit is a “complete” and quality kit meaning that it has all the components to adapt the rest of the truck to the lift and not cause problems later on. Some of the “cheap” lift kits consist mainly of blocks and spacers between the factory springs to position the truck higher but don't do anything correct the now changed steering geometry or driveline angles. If you don't correct the steering geometry you can have problems with the trick wanting to change directions when you hit a bump (“bump steer”) & not responding well to steering input and if you don't correct or compensate for the changed driveshaft angle you generally have problems with vibrations and parts wearing out prematurely. The kit on this truck is a “skyjacker” brand and I believe it to be 4” of lift. It was installed cleanly and looks to be professional. It has aftermarket tubular radius arms, leaf springs and coil springs were replaced (no spacer blocks). Radius arms, front axle components, and coil springs are powder coated red. It has a dropped/lengthened pitman arm to correct the steering geometry, rear axle shims to rotate the axle & correct the pinion/driveshaft angle, extended “earls” brand brake lines that are the stainless braided type and are higher quality & more expensive than some of the others. The front and rear factory anti-sway bars are still intact and have been adapted with lowering brackets so that the bronco handles corners very well for a lifted truck without excessive leaning. It has 6 “pro comp” brand shocks (4 front, 2 rear) and 2 “pro comp” brand steering stabilizer shocks. The tires are 35x12.50x15 BF Goodrich All Terrain KO's and have roughly 60% front and 40% rear remaining tread. I just had them rebalanced by Discount Tire a couple weeks ago. They still have some slight vibration thats to be expected with 35” tires but it's minimal. The Centerline brand wheels are in good overall condition and shine up well with only a few scuffs on them.

The interior of the Bronco is probably a lot cleaner than most. It has absolutely pristine OEM style brand new carpet with the correct jute backing and heel pad at the drivers feet. As a “custom”, I believe it may have come with rubber floor mats but it had older well worn carpet when I got it so it has been replaced and looks really nice against the tan interior. When the carpet was out I thoroughly scrubbed the floor boards before the new carpet went in. I also thoroughly scrubbed and steam cleaned the front and back seats. What this means for you is that you aren't getting a vehicle with 22 years of accumulated funk and odors. Everything is clean and dry. The rear sides have custom black padded vinyl panels that are in good shape and were done cleanly. The rear seat is stock, in good condition, and folds forward like it should. The front seats are out of a newer bronco (1995 I believe) and they fold forward and slide out of the way for access to the back seat like they should. They are in fairly good condition but they both have a few cigarette burns on the bottom cushions (passenger side is worse) and the drivers bottom cushion has a small tear starting near one of the seams. The seats didn't look that bad until the new carpet made them look older by contrast. I have installed brand new seat covers over the front seats but there is a picture of what the seats look like without covers when I had them out to clean. The dash is in good shape with one small crack about 1/2 ” on the passenger side. The Windshield is in good shape but the driver and passenger door window tint film have some scratching from years of rolling up and down (the actual door glass is in good shape). At some point in the past, someone has sealed the wing windows shut with black silicone. I assume it was for wind noise or a water leak. It was kind of a dumb thing to do but it doesn't catch your eye and I haven't really even noticed it since the windows roll up and down fine & newer cars don't have wing windows anyway. The rear side windows have a couple scratched areas on the tint film but nothing major. The rear glass does have scratches on the glass itself from going up and down against mud or grit on the outside of the tailgate (fairly common on these broncos). The stereo is really nice. It sounds clean and will rattle your brain. It's fully capable of announcing your arrival several blocks before you actually get there. Combined with the big tires, lift kit, sun roof, etc, it really makes it a fun truck to drive. The deck is a Pioneer and plays MP3 CD's but I don't think it has ipod or bluetooth. It is highly adjustable to completely tailor the sound, subwoofer, crossover points, etc, to your liking. There are 4 Alpine speakers ( 2 in the doors, 2 at the back seat) and a 15” Orion subwoofer in a box powered by a 600 watt Kenwood Amp. The subwoofer box can be removed in about 2 minutes if you want more space for camping or hauling gear and the rest of the stereo will still play with no problems. There are a few interior rattles in the cab (probably from the subwoofer). No big deal, I just never got to them. I've forgotten to mention that I don't believe there to be any problems with the sunroof or top leaking water. I've never driven it in a rain storm but I have had it through the coin operated car wash pressure washer a few times and when I washed it for the ebay photos I ran the hose over the roof for a while intentionally and there were no leaks at all.

I worked at a ford dealer just after high school and these were new on the dealers lot at the time so I've always wanted a 92. This one was owned by a neighbor and I had seen it around a few times & knew I liked it so when it came up for sale I bought it. I've enjoyed fixing it up some and driving it but it really isn't practical for me to own two broncos (I also have a 1977) and so I've decided to let it go. I think if you are looking for a bronco in this year range (especially a lifted bronco) and have already seen a few you'll probably agree that it is in good overall condition and that it is better than many you are likely to find. This is the last body style before ford stopped making broncos and they are becoming more expensive as good broncos are getting harder to find. I have a clean Arizona title in my name with “Box A” selected which means “actual miles”. It is currently registered & driven and I will still be driving it so the miles may be a little higher than the odometer pic by the time the auction ends.

Payment terms:

BEFORE BIDDING, PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE MONEY READY AND AVAILABLE TO YOU AND ARE ABLE TO MAKE THE PAYPAL DEPOSIT. Please don't ask me what the reserve price is and please only bid what you are willing and able to pay. A paypal deposit of $500 is due within 24 hours of auction end. This deposit is non refundable. The deposit is to show that you are a serious and capable buyer. If you do not make this deposit, I will take it to mean that you are not able to complete the deal and will most likely re-list the bronco for sale. Remainder of the purchase price is due within 7 days of auction end. I must be paid by cash in person, actual cash deposited into my bank, or by a cashiers check from a major U.S. Bank. I will not release the bronco or title until I have actual cash in my hands or my bank tells me that all funds have safely cleared and are available for withdrawal so please plan ahead. If you pay with cashiers check you will most likely have to send it almost immediately to allow time for it to clear. The bronco must be picked up within 10 days of auction end and shipping is the buyers responsibility. The bronco is being sold as-is, where-is, no warranty expressed or implied. It's the buyers responsibility to research title and registration procedures in their area. I reserve the right to end this auction early and to sell the bronco locally. I don't have any reason to think that this bronco won't make the trip home to wherever you live, but unless you live reasonably close, I would recommend shipping it unless you just want the adventure of a road trip. By the time you pay for a plane ticket, gas, and lodging, and factor in the time it will take plus the chance of what it would cost if something were to go wrong on the trip (however unlikely that may be)... you would probably save yourself some money and time by just having it shipped plus you would still have a vehicle with less than 100,000 miles on the odometer when it gets there with no additional wear and tear on the truck. I point this out just to suggest that you plan ahead and research shippers. The truck needs to be picked up within 10 days and if you delay in finding a shipper you will probably be unable to pick it up in time.

You can contact me through ebay or by email at gadsen1976@gmail.com

*After previewing this listing I have noticed that a couple of the pictures look a tiny bit blurry (originals are clear) and I am not sure if it is just a temporary effect before the listing is finalized. If you would like me to email you an original that may be more clear (and you may be better able to zoom in on), let me know. Please don't ask me to email you ALL the photos. The files are too large and would most likely be rejected by the email servers.

Thank you and Good Luck!